About me
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck, and unsure how to move forward. I'll work together with you to understand what's going on and find a way through that feels more manageable.
With a wealth of experience working with individuals during times of personal need, I listen carefully, helping you notice patterns in how you think, feel and relate. I also work gently to raise awareness of thoughts, fears and old hurts that may be influencing your current feelings and behaviours, leading to unhelpful and limiting patterns.
I'm dedicated to providing a warm, compassionate and non -judgemental space where you can explore personal difficulties and feelings while being fully supported to process and reconcile the nuance and complexity of life's challenges. I adapt how I work depending on what you need, taking time to understand your experience and what feels most important to focus on.
I help you make sense of what's going on and why things feel the way they do.
As a fully registered and accredited member of the BACP, I aim to ensure the highest standards of practice and professionalism.
What to expect from working together:
I appreciate that starting therapy can feel like a big step, so I aim to make the process clear and straightforward from the beginning.
Initial contact: We begin with an initial consultation, usually a phone call, where you can share a little about what's bringing you to therapy and ask any questions you may have. This is also a chance for you to get a sense of how I work and whether it feels like a good fit.
First Session: In our first session, we take time to explore your experiences and concerns in more depth. We begin to understand what feels most important to you and what you would like to get from therapy.
Ongoing Sessions: In ongoing sessions, we work together at a pace that feels right for you.
We continue to build an understanding of what's been influencing how you think and feel and how this shows up in your life and relationships. Things usually begin to feel clearer at this point and you may feel better able to face and manage what's going on.
We'll regularly check back with your original motiviations and goals for therapy so that you have a clear appreciation of your progress.
A flexible, collaborative approach: I draw on a range of approaches and adapt how I work depending on what you need. Our time together is shaped around you, rather than following a fixed structure, and I gently maintain a clear sense of direction towards your goals. I have specific training in: Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Reality Therapy, Gestalt, Existential Therapy, Choice Theory, and Psychodynamic approaches.
For this reason, there is no pressure to commit to a set number of sessions and, as we review things together as we go, we make sure the work continues to feel helpful and relevant.
Are you experiencing any of the following?
▪️ Depression, anxiety, and low mood.
▪️ Feeling stuck, overwhelmed or in need of support.
▪️ Panic, stress, sadness and low motivation.
▪️ Bereavement, grief and loss.
▪️ Attachment difficulties or separation anxiety.
▪️ Perfectionism, and other defences.
▪️ Identity and self-esteem.
▪️ Trauma.
▪️ Relational difficulties / relationships.
▪️ Family difficulties and life transitions.
▪️ Navigating new diagnoses (such as Autism or ADHD).
▪️ Coping with health diagnoses—whether your own or a loved one’s.
▪️ Managing the impact of long-term health conditions.
We can work together to understand what's going on and find a way forward.
At the heart of my practice is a commitment to collaboration, respect, and a client-led approach. I believe in honouring your individuality and working together in a way that feels right for you.
I have received some training in counselling from a Christian perspective but I warmly welcome clients from all backgrounds and beliefs. My goal is to create a genuine, safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore, heal, and grow.
If you have any further questions feel free to reach out for a chat on the phone about your current therapy needs!
Training, qualifications & experience
- BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Irish College of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- BA in English Literature with Modern History, Queens University Belfast.
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling, Vital Connexions.
- Certificate in "Working with Addiction and Substance Abuse."
- Certificate in "Safeguarding children and adolescents."
- CPD - Understanding Autism and Family Dynamics.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
A free introductory phone-call precedes an initial assessment appointment which is charged at the standard hourly rate (£60).
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